A flood alert has been issued for the River Severn in Worcestershire after rainfall.

River levels have been forecasted to rise at Worcester (Barbourne) river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.

The Environment Agency has urged people to avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and to plan their driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.

Flooding is also expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Highley to Tewkesbury.

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Locations that may be affected include Stourport, Holt Fleet, Worcester, Kempsey, Severn Stoke, Upton upon Severn, South Quay, Diglis Parade, and Hylton Road towpath.

And flooding from drains may also affect Worcester Racecourse and Worcestershire County Council Cricket ground.

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Yesterday the river levels in Bewdley reached 3.3m.

River levels in Kempsey Yacht Club are expected to reach 5.8m on Sunday.

There are currently no flood warnings in Evesham and Pershore, even though some river levels are high.

The Met Office and Environment Agency have said the flood risk in Evesham and Pershore in the next five days is very low.